Michael Paul Sheehan

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margaret Mary’s Church located at Seventh and Voorhees. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, Aug 16, 2012 from 4-8 p.m., with Rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will be held again Friday from 9 a.m. until the services. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Mike was born in Terre Haute on Nov 26, 1953; he attended St. Ann’s, State High, and Indiana State. He was a loving father, first-time proud grandpa, special brother, proud owner of his companion “Dude,” and was a true and loyal friend to everyone.

Mike was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. He took particularly great pride in collecting for the soup kitchen and collecting Toys for Tots each year. He implemented the Access Cover Project, was a member of the Indiana Professional Land Surveyors, County Land Surveyor Association, and National Association of County Land Surveyors. He had 30 years experiences in surveying in the surveyor office and was always committed to the needs of the citizens. Mike was active in the community and volunteered with many service organizations. He also enjoyed participating in car shows. Mike was very proud of the Democratic Party, and remained active until his death. He worked hard for the Party and never refused a request to help. He was well liked and respected, and he felt the same about those he knew. The “Man Cave” was united with much commitment, joy, and laughter ----it will never be the same.

Mike is survived by his two sons, Michael Patrick and wife Betty, of Columbus, IN; Matthew Anthony and wife Darcie, of Terre Haute; grandson Noah, for whom he was looking forward to buying his first sling-shot and ice cream cone; sister Janice “Tootie” Morris and husband Danny; brother Patrick “Pat” Sheehan and fiancée Christi Fenton; brother Timothy “Tim” Sheehan and wife Lucy; Dude, his beloved dog; several nieces and nephews; special cousin Chuck Hanley; other relatives, and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelda and Francis “Buddy” Sheehan.

As Mike would say, “It’s a great day in paradise.” Keep those Irish eyes a-smilin’. Rest easy in God’s hands, Mike. “Love you XOXO.”

Pallbearers are Bruce Allen, Bill Bryan, Mike Ciolli, Jim Jenkins, Dave Schimmel, and Tim Seprodi. Honorary pallbearers are Kenny Dean, Chuck Hanley, The Honorable Mike Lewis, Jon Marvel, and The Honorable John Roach.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Ann’s Clinic and Soup Kitchen.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mattox Ryan Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at: mattoxfuneralhomes.com.